Filament Storage 2026 - The Final Boss of My Drybox JourneyGunplaMark2026-09-19 | Filament Storage 2026 - The Final Boss of My Drybox JourneyResin Conversion 101 - Episode 3 : Test FitGunplaMark2025-09-23 | In this short video series I'll cover my process for building Gunpla resin conversion kits. I'm working on a resin conversion for the MG Force Impulse Gundam, so that will be our example kit for this series. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a brand new builder just getting into resin kits, I hope you'll find some helpful tips and techniques as we go through the build process.
In this episode, we'll test fit the resin parts onto the plastic inner frame and get our first sneak peek at how the finished piece will look.Recharging Desiccant with the Polymaker PolyDryerGunplaMark2025-09-19 | Taking a quick look at my preferred method for recharging the desiccant that I use in my filament dry boxes, using the Polymaker PolyDryer (amzn.to/47RVopg) and some printed parts (makerworld.com/en/models/886565-desiccant-dryer-and-cover-for-polymaker-polydryer).Resin Conversion 101 - Episode 2 : Parts CleanupGunplaMark2025-09-10 | In this short video series I'll cover my process for building Gunpla resin conversion kits. I'm working on a resin conversion for the MG Force Impulse Gundam, so that will be our example kit for this series. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a brand new builder just getting into resin kits, I hope you'll find some helpful tips and techniques as we go through the build process.
In this episode, we'll prep all the resin parts for assembly, doing a lot of trimming and sanding along the way.Resin Conversion 101 - Episode 1 : Parts InventoryGunplaMark2025-08-28 | In this short video series I'll cover my process for building Gunpla resin conversion kits. I'm working on a resin conversion for the MG Force Impulse Gundam, so that will be our example kit for this series. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a brand new builder just getting into resin kits, I hope you'll find some helpful tips and techniques as we go through the build process.
In this episode, I'll give you a quick intro into the world of resin kits and then we'll unpack the kit I''ll be working on, take a look through the instruction manual, do an inventory of all the parts, and get the parts sorted and organized so that we're ready to start the build.Live Build: Bandai Master Grade RX78FRGMT [Part III]GunplaMark2025-08-26 | ...Prusa CORE One Conversion Kit Build | Day 5 - LCD, Door, Calibration & First Print!GunplaMark2025-08-22 | I'm finally upgrading my Prusa MK4S printer to the new CORE One. In this series we'll go through the entire process of building the official CORE One conversion kit.
The downloadable PDF version of the documentation seems to have disappeared. If it ever comes back, I'll link it here as well.Prusa CORE One Conversion Kit Build | Day 4 - Nextruder & EnclosureGunplaMark2025-08-21 | I'm finally upgrading my Prusa MK4S printer to the new CORE One. In this series we'll go through the entire process of building the official CORE One conversion kit.
The downloadable PDF version of the documentation seems to have disappeared. If it ever comes back, I'll link it here as well.Prusa CORE One Conversion Kit Build | Day 3 - Heated Bed & Core XY AssemblyGunplaMark2025-08-20 | I'm finally upgrading my Prusa MK4S printer to the new CORE One. In this series we'll go through the entire process of building the official CORE One conversion kit.
The downloadable PDF version of the documentation seems to have disappeared. If it ever comes back, I'll link it here as well.Prusa CORE One Conversion Kit Build | Day 2 - Back Panel, Power Supply & Electronics EnclosureGunplaMark2025-08-19 | I'm finally upgrading my Prusa MK4S printer to the new CORE One. In this series we'll go through the entire process of building the official CORE One conversion kit.
The downloadable PDF version of the documentation seems to have disappeared. If it ever comes back, I'll link it here as well.Prusa CORE One Conversion Kit Build | Day 1 - Disassembly, Parts Prep & BaseGunplaMark2025-08-18 | I'm finally upgrading my Prusa MK4S printer to the new CORE One. In this series we'll go through the entire process of building the official CORE One conversion kit.
The downloadable PDF version of the documentation seems to have disappeared. If it ever comes back, I'll link it here as well.Custom Force Impulse Gundam build for ReachConfGunplaMark2025-07-28 | I've been commissioned to build this Force Impulse Gundam resin kit by a friend. If all goes well, it'll be on display at ReachConf in Orlando, FL later this year. I'll be live streaming a lot of the prep, painting, and final assembly work on this project for everyone who's interested in how the whole process works when building a resin conversion kit.
If you're interested in learning more about ReachConf, all the details are at reachconf.org.
Background Music: Killing Time by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Voron 0.2 Upgrade - BIQU Nebula ExtruderGunplaMark2025-07-19 | Installing and testing the new BIQU Nebula extruder on my Voron 0.2.
00:00 - Intro and Unboxing 07:25 - Online Resources and Printed Parts 14:04 - Assembly 23:17 - Wiring 27:48 - Filament Load/Unload Testing 35:13 - Test Prints and Final ThoughtsLive Build: Bandai Master Grade RX78FRGMT [Part II]GunplaMark2025-07-03 | ...Live Snap Build: The Legion of ThorGunplaMark2025-07-02 | I'm back with some live build streams, working on snap building a few different kits that have piled up in my backlog. We'll keep these streams going every Tuesday and Thursday morning (and sometimes Sunday evenings) until I've built enough kits that my backlog is small enough to fit on the shelf again. Join in for some chill music, conversation, and building Gunpla kits.Live Build: Bandai Master Grade RX78FRGMT [Part I]GunplaMark2025-06-26 | ...Ultimate Filament Drybox System - Tweaks, Remixes & My Preferred SetupGunplaMark2025-05-23 | After living with my new filament drybox system for a few months, receiving a lot of good suggestions and feedback from all of you, and looking at remixes that others have created, it's time for an official remix of my own. I've made some major changes to the roller system that allows larger plastic spools to fit much better and made a lot of smaller tweaks as well.
In this video I'll take a look at all the parts included with this remix and show how I convert one of my older drybox containers (the 2024 version) to this new setup. Along the way, I'll attempt to answer some of the common questions I've seen from you guys.
This system is a work in progress. I plan to make updates and add more features based on your feedback. If you have suggestions, questions, or run into any issues, let me know here in a comment. Or, if you want to have a longer conversation, head over to the filament-storage-system channel on my Discord server: discord.gg/G73Z3pDa8X
Happy printing!Multi Material Upgrade for My Voron 2.4... Lets Build the Annex Engineering TradRackGunplaMark2025-05-20 | This is my complete build and testing process for the TradRack MMU that I'm adding to my Voron 2.4 printer. If you're following along or building one of these for yourself, linked below are the resources I used.
TradRack: github.com/Annex-Engineering/TradRack Happy Hare: github.com/moggieuk/Happy-Hare Happy Hare for KlipperScreen: github.com/moggieuk/KlipperScreen-Happy-Hare-EditionUltimate Filament Drybox System - Extended System Printing and Assembly GuideGunplaMark2025-05-02 | This is the third in a series of printing and assembly guides for my filament drybox system. In this episode we'll print and assemble the extended system. This adds some large corner pieces at the top of our drybox, allowing for wall mounting and stacking of the boxes. It also adds corner brackets inside the box that help with managing excess filament as it's pushed back into the drybox, either manually or by an MMU system.
This system is a work in progress. I plan to make updates and add more features based on your feedback. If you have suggestions, questions, or run into any issues, let me know here in a comment. Or, if you want to have a longer conversation, head over to the filament-storage-system channel on my Discord server: discord.gg/G73Z3pDa8X
Happy printing!Ultimate Filament Drybox System - Core Options Printing and Assembly GuideGunplaMark2025-04-08 | This is the second in a series of printing and assembly guides for my filament drybox system. In this episode we'll add some optional features to the core system drybox that we built last time. These include various ways to add desiccant for controlling humidity inside the container, a hygrometer for measuring the humidity in the container, and optional filament tags.
This system is a work in progress. I plan to make updates and add more features based on your feedback. If you have suggestions, questions, or run into any issues, let me know here in a comment. Or, if you want to have a longer conversation, head over to the filament-storage-system channel on my Discord server: discord.gg/G73Z3pDa8X
Happy printing!Ultimate Filament Drybox System - Core System Printing and Assembly GuideGunplaMark2025-04-04 | This is the first in a series of printing and assembly guides for my filament drybox system. In this episode we'll work on the core system, which provides the base for all of the optional features that we'll be looking at in future assembly videos. Once you've completed this part of the build, you'll have a basic drybox container that holds a spool of filament and can connect to your printer.
I mentioned in the video that I'd include a measurement for the bowden coupler hole in case you don't want to print and use the hole jig. That measurement is 50mm from the lip at the bottom edge of the container up to the center of the hole.
This system is a work in progress. I plan to make updates and add more features based on your feedback. If you have suggestions, questions, or run into any issues, let me know here in a comment. Or, if you want to have a longer conversation, head over to the filament-storage-system channel on my Discord server: discord.gg/G73Z3pDa8X
Happy printing!Ultimate Filament Drybox System - 2025 Redesign with Better Performance and Exciting New FeaturesGunplaMark2025-03-31 | It's been 8 months since the release of my filament drybox system, and it's time for a redesign! Thanks to all of you who sent in suggestions and feedback on the original version of the system. I've incorporated many of your suggestions along with my own experience using the dryboxes with my printers, and this updated version of the system fixes several big issues while also adding some new features.
This video is the first in a playlist that will include more in-depth looks at how to print all the parts, assemble the boxes, and use the various optional features.
This system is a work in progress. I plan to make updates and add more features based on your feedback. If you have suggestions, questions, or run into any issues, let me know here in a comment. Or, if you want to have a longer conversation, head over to the filament-storage-system channel on my Discord server: discord.gg/G73Z3pDa8X
Happy printing!Live Build: Mecha Core Industry Oberon [Part III]GunplaMark2025-02-22 | After a long hiatus, I'm back with a live mecha model kit build! This one is more than just a simple snap build... I didn't do any custom painting, but I prepared all the parts with panel lining, decals, and top coat, so everything is ready for final assembly. Let's put it together and see if it's as good as the box art makes it look.My Thoughts on the Prusa MK4S After Two Months of PrintingGunplaMark2025-02-10 | I built this Prusa MK4S from a kit in early December 2024, so now after a couple months of using it in my studio I wanted to share my experience with the printer and compare it with my custom built Voron printers.Live Build: Mecha Core Industry Oberon [Part II]GunplaMark2025-02-07 | After a long hiatus, I'm back with a live mecha model kit build! This one is more than just a simple snap build... I didn't do any custom painting, but I prepared all the parts with panel lining, decals, and top coat, so everything is ready for final assembly. Let's put it together and see if it's as good as the box art makes it look.Live Build: Mecha Core Industry Oberon [Part I]GunplaMark2025-02-04 | After a long hiatus, I'm back with a live mecha model kit build! This one is more than just a simple snap build... I didn't do any custom painting, but I prepared all the parts with panel lining, decals, and top coat, so everything is ready for final assembly. Let's put it together and see if it's as good as the box art makes it look.LDO Nitehawk-36 + Beacon Probe is finally working, so lets make something awesome!GunplaMark2025-01-25 | I'm testing out the updated version of the LDO Nitehawk-36 toolhead board on my Voron 2.4, and since I need a big project with lots of print hours I've designed a custom case for the Mac Studio computer that I use to record and edit these videos. Come along on the journey as we print all the parts - using a new carbon fiber infused filament - and get this thing assembled.
I'll also leave some links below to the filament and assembly hardware that I used for this build. These are Amazon affiliate links, and I use them to help fund projects like this one since none of my videos are sponsored. If you choose to click through and support my work, thanks in advance!
Polymaker Fiberon filament: amzn.to/4gZR4WJ Polymaker PLA Pro (silver): amzn.to/4gh60OW M3 heat set inserts: amzn.to/42nPXf2 Assorted M3 screws: amzn.to/3CpXZtgPrusa MK4S Build - Heated Bed, Y Axis, and Its Done!GunplaMark2024-12-16 | I'm building my new Prusa MK4S kit! Eventually we'll convert this into the new Prusa Core One, but for now I want to build and use it as a stock MK4S for a while.
I'll be following along with the official assembly guide from here: help.prusa3d.com/wp-content/uploads/generated/original-prusa-mk4s-kit-assembly_2167_en_2024-12-03.pdfDecember 2024 Studio and Project UpdateGunplaMark2024-12-04 | It's December already! Time for a quick update on where I've been and what I've been working on during my past few months of YouTube silence, and then a look at new 3D printing and Gunpla projects that I have on tap for next year.
As always, below are links to things I mentioned in this video: My filament dry box storage system: printables.com/model/952313-filament-dry-box-with-rollers Dreded's remix of the filament roller base: printables.com/model/1092840-better-rolling-cereal-dry-box-filament-base Christmas tree ornament/fidget toy: printables.com/model/332178-christmas-tree-magic-rings-fidget-toy-ornament Dummy 13: printables.com/model/981111-dummy-13-version-10Building a Portable Camera Arm for Recording and Streaming in My StudioGunplaMark2024-08-23 | This is an idea that's been kicking around in my brain for a while, so let's see if I can make it work. I have a Rode microphone arm mounted on a shelf next to my build desk with my primary camera attached to it, and that works great for most shots in my studio... but sometimes I wish I could pick up the entire camera arm and move it somewhere else. I'm going to piece together a portable rig that includes the camera arm, an NDI video encoder, wireless microphone, and battery power for everything - resulting in a completely portable camera rig that can also be wireless when I need it to be.
If you have thoughts, questions or suggestions on how I could make this camera arm even better, please leave them below. This project is a work in progress and I'm looking for ways to improve it.
Thanks for watching, and have a great day!Voron 2.4 Dragon Burner Upgrade - Installation & Beacon Probe TestingGunplaMark2024-08-05 | I'm in the process of replacing the Stealthburner print head in my Voron 2.4 with a smaller and lighter Dragon Burner. The Dragon Burner is all assembled now, so it's time to remove my old print head, install the new one, and test everything out.
I'm always on the lookout for good ideas when it comes to storing spools of filament and keeping them dry, and I've finally landed on a solution that is perfect for me.
This system is heavily inspired by a design from Stephen Wardlaw. His original design and YouTube video are linked down below. I've combined Stephen's design ideas with my own past iterations on filament dry box solutions to come up with the system that I show in this video. All the files needed to print the parts required to assemble one of these dry boxes can be downloaded here: printables.com/model/952313-filament-dry-box-with-rollers
If you try out this dry box design and have suggestions or feedback, please reach out either here in a comment or on the post at Printables. My plan is to continue iterating and improving this design, and also to create an ecosystem of useful accessories to make using these dry boxes easier and more enjoyable.
Thanks again to Stephen for the original design inspiration. Here is his version of the dry boxes: printables.com/model/920522-dry-boxes-for-mmu3-filament-feed youtube.com/watch?v=Xy6M791xVKM&t=3sVoron 2.4 Dragon Burner Upgrade - WristWatch G2 Extruder BuildGunplaMark2024-07-22 | I'm in the process of replacing the Stealthburner print head in my Voron 2.4 with a smaller and lighter Dragon Burner. We'll start the project by borrowing some parts from an unused Galileo 2 extruder that I already had on hand and rebuilding them into a WristWatch G2 extruder.
More info on the WristWatch G2 can be found here: github.com/tetsu97/WristWatch-G2-Extruder/tree/mainVoron 0.2 Mods - BIGTREETECH Knomi v2GunplaMark2024-07-11 | I'm building the smallest Voron 3D printer with the goal of tuning it to print with the highest possible precision. I've finished the initial build from the LDO kit and now it's time for a few mods. In this episode I've decided to move my Knomi touchscreen from my big Voron 2.4 printer, where it wasn't being used, over to the v0 and configure it for use there instead.
Below are links to the resources I mentioned in this episode...
My Voron V0 config files: github.com/markkendall/voron-v0-configVoron 0.2 Tuning - Configuring Multiple Build Plates in Orca SlicerGunplaMark2024-06-18 | I'm building the smallest Voron 3D printer with the goal of tuning it to print with the highest possible precision. I've finished the initial build from the LDO kit, added a few mods, and now it's time for tuning. In this episode I take a look at several different HoneyBadger build plates and configure Orca slicer to make it easier to switch between them.
Below are links to the resources I mentioned in this episode...
Orca Slicer: github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slice Multiple Bed Types Documentation: github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/wiki/bed-types Gunpla Gallery: gunplagallery.com My Voron V0 config files: github.com/markkendall/voron-v0-configLive Build: MG Gundam AGE-1 Titus [Clear Color Version]GunplaMark2024-06-14 | Continuing on with my custom painted build of the Gundam Base limited edition AGE-1 clear color kit, this time building the AGE-1 Titus arms and legs to add on to the already completed torso.Voron 0.2 Tuning - Calibrating a Filament Profile in Orca SlicerGunplaMark2024-06-11 | I'm building the smallest Voron 3D printer with the goal of tuning it to print with the highest possible precision. I've finished the initial build from the LDO kit, added a few mods, and now it's time for tuning. In this episode we take a deep dive look at all the calibration tools provided by Orca Slicer, add in a couple other calibration prints that I like to use, and fine tune a custom filament profile for a new spool of filament that I'll be using for additional test prints going forward in this series.
Below are links to the resources I mentioned in this episode...
00:00 - Intro & Setup 07:50 - Print Temperature 15:24 - Flow Rate 28:55 - Pressure Advance 34:06 - Retraction 39:08 - CaliFlower 46:50 - Tolerance Tests 51:22 - Recap & RecommendationsVoron 0.2 Tuning - Pressure Advance, Retraction & SkewGunplaMark2024-06-05 | I'm building the smallest Voron 3D printer with the goal of tuning it to print with the highest possible precision. I've finished the initial build from the LDO kit, added a few mods, and now it's time for tuning. In this episode we'll add some global settings in our Klipper config to calibrate pressure advance, retraction, and adjust for X-Y axis skew.
Below are links to the resources I mentioned in this episode...
Below are links to the resources I mentioned in this episode...
Belt Tension Meter by Diyshift: github.com/Diyshift/3D-Printer/tree/main/GT2%20Belt%20Tension%20MeterVoron 0.2 Mods - Dragon BurnerGunplaMark2024-05-31 | I'm building the smallest Voron 3D printer with the goal of tuning it to print with the highest possible precision. I've finished the initial build from the LDO kit and now it's time for some modifications. In an attempt to improve both extrusion consistency and part cooling, I've decided to swap out the default Mini Stealth Burner print head with a Dragon Burner fitted with the Orbiter 2.0 extruder.
Below are links to the resources I mentioned in this episode...